Man shot, killed in Littlefield; Texas Rangers investigating

LUBBOCK — A homicide investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed Monday night in Littlefield.

Vernon Williams of Littlefield was pronounced dead at University Medical Center following the shooting that occurred at about 10:15 p.m in which another person was also shot, according to Littlefield Police Chief Ross Hester.

Officers were initially called to the 400 block of W. First Street following reports of possible shots being fired in the area.

Once on scene, officers located Williams, who had reportedly suffered a gunshot wound to the head and was taken to UMC by Littlefield EMS.

Hester said the second victim received a minor gunshot wound to the back of his left leg and was taken to Lamb County Medical Center where he has since been treated and released.

Suspects have been identified, but are not in custody at this time.

The Texas Rangers are assisting local officers as the investigation continued Tuesdaymorning.